Should therapists have a Facebook page? Lots of people are talking about this, and there is no single correct answer. There’s a great article about internet privacy, especially concerning Google and Facebook, in the Washington Post that gives some good advice.
As regards Facebook pages, it seems like the main issue is how to keep your personal and business lives separate, and it really is important. Take a look at this bulletin board exchange by some people regarding their therapists’ Facebook pages. After that you may want to go and check your privacy settings, if you use Facebook at all. And be aware, Facebook has once again changed its rules for privacy. It’s complicated!
For a quick way to see what the public can see, take a look at this site. Be aware that Facebook itself says “Please note that applications will always be able to access your publicly available information (Name, Profile Picture, Gender, Current City, Networks, Friend List, and Pages) and information that is visible to Everyone.”
For more information about Facebook settings and the recent changes, here’s a great article, and another. Here’s a blog all about Facebook for Business . I’d be interested in hearing people’s comments about all this. To be honest, I am a rookie with Facebook for business, and it seems a little tricky at times.
We hate spam too. We will never share your email address with anyone, ever.
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You’re very welcome, Kimberly. I’ll be checking in to learn more. Facebook can be confusing … and it doesn’t help that they keep changing the rules!
Thanks for linking to my Facebook for Business blog Deborah! I agree, using Facebook for business can be a little tricky at times…that’s why I created the blog. Feel free to post social media questions on my blog or my Facebook (fan) business page at http://www.facebook.com/SocialNetworking4Biz. Thanks again, Kimberly